What position should be prescribed to provide positional traction for an individual with a left L4-L5 intervertebral foramen nerve root impingement?
What will be an ideal response?
Position the individual on their right side with a pillow under their midaxillary line to put the L4-L5 segment into right lateral flexion. Flex the hips to approximately and rotate the upper trunk to the left so the upper trunk is flat on the support surface.
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The nurse will administer an IV solution at 125 milliliters per hour for 10 hours. What is the total volume to be infused?
What will be an ideal response?
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